Francis Bourgeois’s pure joy at spotting a train is brilliant, but it’s the locomotive’s NSFW-sounding name that stole the show

10.

My 5yr old Son is into Trains. Now that I've seen this video, I feel like I need to correct his behaviour before it's too late.

— Shilango (@Shilango01) September 26, 2026

11.

I love this guy!

— teresa (@teresat1111) September 26, 2026

12.

Francis is a treasure

— Ciaran (@CiaranRn) September 25, 2026

13.

and to think, Dick Mabbutt got Francis the gig on the new Grand Tour https://t.co/92tB8KbnFN

— TheMallard (@mallard1938) September 25, 2026

Happily, a few months after this encounter, Francis had the opportunity to drive Dick Mabbutt himself!

14.

He finally rode Dick Mabbutt pic.twitter.com/HVHKQF3Yh4

— FreaksDon’tCry (@TokyoDilf) November 27, 2021

15.

may we all find that incredible amount of joy

— Reverend Oda 🔎 (@Oda_CM) December 5, 2021

16.

that camera angle certainly is a choice but I love how happy he is 🥺

— daisy ✨ (@sun_kissin) November 29, 2021

17.

What a happy ending! https://t.co/uDitNqhZU4

— ✨️Callie✨️ (@Fuzzalope) November 29, 2021

H/T @ReddCinema Image Screengrab